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Singapore’s healthtech startup Mito Health raises $2.2M in seed round

According to Lou, since its launch in San Francisco last summer, the company has expanded to all 50 states working with labs including LabCorp and BioReference. Its comprehensive blood testing service, covering over 100 biomarkers, has helped customers detect early signs of disease and achieve peak health, he said.

BYD unveils battery system that charges an EV in five minutes – report

BYD’s new EV platform will allow cars to reach 100km per hour in two seconds.

GBA TOUR 2025: Discover opportunities in the Greater Bay Area with the BEYOND Expo Innovation Tour

The GBA Tour 2025 is set to take place in several dynamic cities including Macao, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA region from May 26-28, 2025.

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From romance to risk: How AI is blurring the lines in online dating

As #AI continues to shape online dating, human verification is becoming an urgent priority. While dating apps provide a space for singles to connect, the challenge of distinguishing humans from bots remains significant. Strengthening authentication tools is crucial to fostering genuine relationships and building trust in digital interactions.

NTT DATA commissions Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit subsea cable

NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and technology services firm, announced Monday the commissioning of its Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit (MIST) submarine cable system by June 2025.

Alipay+ contributes more than 80 percent of inbound QR payments in Malaysia via DuitNow

Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment platform of Ant International, has contributed more than 80 percent of inbound QR payments in Malaysia via DuitNow.

Catcha Digital acquires 51 percent stake in Malaysia-based consultancy Digital Symphony for $5.16M

Malaysian digital media firm Catcha Digital Berhad announced Monday that it has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to acquire a 51 percent equity interest in Malaysia-based digital consultancy DS Services Sdn Bhd (Digital Symphony) for a cash consideration of MYR 22.95 million ($5.16 million).

Thailand approves $2.7B data center and cloud services projects

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has on Monday approved $2.7 billion data center and cloud services projects.

Hong Kong’s RedotPay secures $40M in Series A funding round led by Lightspeed

RedotPay, a crypto payment platform based in Hong Kong, has announced the successful close of a $40 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed following their commitment in December 2024.

Ekuinas invests in Malaysian cybersecurity firm Bluesify

Malaysian government-linked private equity firm Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas) announced Monday its investment in Bluesify Solutions Sdn Bhd, a local managed security service provider (MSSP).